And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who strengthened me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry--

the one who before was a blasphemer and a persecutor and insolent. But I obtained mercy, because being ignorant, I did it in unbelief.

For to this we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the preserver of all men, especially of those who believe.

having guilt because they have cast off the first faith.

Therefore I want the younger ones to marry, bear children, guide the house, giving no occasion to the adversary because of reproach.

And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brothers. But rather let them serve, because they are faithful and beloved, those of the good service receiving in return. Teach and exhort these things.